اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ فِعْلَ خَيْرَاتِ، وَتَرْكَ الْمُنْكَرَاتِ، وَحُبَّ الْمَسَاكِينِ، وَأَنْ تَغْفِرَ لِي، وَتَرْحَمَنِي، وَإِذَا أَرَدْتَ فِتْنَةً فِي قَوْمٍ فَتَوَفَّنِي إِلَيْهَا غَيْرَ مَفْتُونٍ، وَأَسْأَلُكَ حُبَّكَ، وَحُبَّ مَنْ يُحِبُّكَ، وَحُبَّ عَمَلٍ يُقَرِّبُنِي إِلَى حُبِّكَ
O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, abandon evil deeds, love the poor, and forgive me and have mercy on me. And when You intend to put a people to trial, take me to Yourself without putting me to trial. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love.
Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfir li, wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fitnatan fi qawmin fa tawaffani ilayha ghaira maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.
When to Read
This comprehensive dua is highly recommended to be recited after completing your obligatory prayers (Fardh). It encapsulates a believer's deep reliance on Allah for guidance, protection, and His immense mercy, especially in preparation for the Hereafter.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and a humble heart after finishing your prayer, preferably after the Tasleem (salutations) but before moving away from your prayer spot. Focus on the meaning of each phrase as you utter it, internalizing the requests you are making to your Creator.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua is a powerful supplication that covers many crucial aspects of a believer's life and ultimate salvation. It asks Allah to help us actively pursue good, actively avoid evil, and to cultivate compassion for the less fortunate. Crucially, it seeks Allah's forgiveness and mercy, essential for passing the tests of this life and the Day of Judgment. It also includes a profound request for protection from trials and an earnest plea for Allah's love, the love of those who love Him, and the love of actions that draw us nearer to Him – the ultimate key to success in this world and the next.
Source & Authentication
Narrated Abdullah ibn Mas'ud: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) taught us the Tashahhud and to supplicate with these words: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka fastabithni wa azim li rushdi...' (Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2913). The part relevant to this dua is: 'Allahumma inni as'aluka fi'la khayrat, wa tarkal munkarat, wa hubbal masakin, wa an taghfir li, wa tarhamani, wa idha aradta fitnatan fi qawmin fa tawaffani ilayha ghaira maftun. Wa as'aluka hubbaka, wa hubba man yuhibbuk, wa hubba 'amalin yuqarribuni ila hubbik.' (O Allah, I ask You to enable me to do good deeds, abandon evil deeds, love the poor, and forgive me and have mercy on me. And when You intend to put a people to trial, take me to Yourself without putting me to trial. I ask You for Your love, and the love of those who love You, and the love of deeds which bring me closer to Your love.)